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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder seen in a lot of children, and often lasts into adulthood.

Some of the most common traits include fidgeting a lot, having trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (a.k.a., may act without thorough thoughts of what will happen after the behavior), or being overly active (physically or mentally – such as having swift-changing thoughts).

While some can be diagnosed with ADHD, one can actually also only have either AD or HD alone.

Three types of ADHD:

Official DSM-V diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):

Inattention	Hyperactivity / Impulsivity
Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities.	Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat.
Often has trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities.	Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected.
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.	Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless).
Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked).	Often unable to play or take part in leisure activities quietly.
Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities.	Is often “on the go” acting as if “driven by a motor”.
Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).	Often talks excessively.
Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).	Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed.
Is often easily distracted	Often has trouble waiting their turn.
Is often forgetful in daily activities.	Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)